ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. One of the early objectives of Procurement was to optimize tail supplier management. billion in annual sales. Breaking New Ground to Gain a Competitive Edge.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 130

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Even if your transportation management system ( TMS ) is ingesting carrier EDI information directly, the data you receive is often hours after that fact, leaving you to “best-guess” actual delivery times. An RTTVP is a software solution that tracks, and traces loads in transit regardless of carrier or mode. Bottlenecks form.

Supply Chain Planning Software 232

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 232

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

While Its primary purpose is to manage the entire process, from procurement to delivery, efficiently and cost-effectively, it also coordinates with production to automate processes and planning, etc. Cost Reduction By streamlining operations, a structured department can minimize waste and unnecessary spending.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Accounting systems and other operational management systems simply don’t bother to measure waste and in particular, GHG emissions. Because tech investment in most large companies is made over years and years, the ability to accommodate for emissions data is usually something that has to be done outside of the usual management system data.

Optimal Sourcing 246

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

As I process the content, I struggle. Managing the Contrarian Deep Inside Of Me It is hard to manage the contrarian deep inside of me. Managing the Contrarian Deep Inside Of Me It is hard to manage the contrarian deep inside of me. My mind questions, “How did we get here? Learning Stalled. A Focus On Risk.

Gartner 346

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 346

Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to KPMG , a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services, building a dedicated procurement team helps companies achieve substantial cost savings through effective vendor and category management. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Procurement Solutions 98

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Net/net, the current architectures are hard-wired into back-office Information Technology deployments with layers of security and integration, and batch processing. At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. The solution was too black box. ” Her answer was telling.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 217

ivalua

MAY 9, 2019

Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management. How much spend does the company have with the supplier and for what? Financial Services.

Supplier Management 145

Supplier Management Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 145

Arena Solutions

MARCH 5, 2024

Data Integration: The Ultimate Challenge In today’s rapidly evolving world, effective collaboration between engineering, sourcing, and the supply chain is paramount, particularly when it comes to managing costs and mitigating risks in the electronics industry. This divergence in data sources can lead to a host of issues.

Sourcing Strategies 83

Sourcing Strategies Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 83

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. The amount of data associated with these initiatives can be exponential, a burden too heavy to manage manually. Supplier Selection.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 130

Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Keep reading to find out the key differences between direct and indirect procurement, how their strategies differ, and how to control spending for both. What is Direct Procurement? Thus, these materials would be categorized under direct procurement. Direct vs. Indirect Procurement: How Their Strategies Differ.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Traditional processes are not sufficient and there is a war waging between traditionalists and reformers. I have fifteen clients trying to implement Ariba for direct materials and struggling to make the flows work. I am going to start with the management of direct materials. It baffles me.

Optimal Sourcing 169

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 169

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Resilience from Diversification by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Access to Sustainable Power is the Challenge of Our Time, but when clean power sources are diversified it promises more stability for our future. Sadly, Malawi’s most used local source of power is its shrinking forests.

Malawi 130

Malawi Sri Lanka Thailand Pricing Training 130

Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The platinum medal puts RS Group in the top 1% of the 100,000-plus rated companies assessed by EcoVadis with each company rated on the material sustainability risks and issues for size, location, and industry. Currently, over 50% of RS suppliers by spend are EcoVadis screened with an average silver medal rating. million customers.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 105

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Groups Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 105

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

You can then create a supply plan that stipulates which materials you should be purchasing and how you should be moving them between facilities to keep your supply chain balanced. With production planning software, you can also optimize your inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris! We’ll also hear from Otto Tell, Business Navigation Manager & Digital Leader – Global Purchasing Development at IKEA and Karolina Hagberg Chinell, CPO at Ahlsell. Access the full speaker list HERE.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies Nashville Procurement Solutions 130

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. But they are different, although closely related, processes. In the following comparison table, you'll discover the main differences between these two essential processes: Sourcing. Procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 97

Taulia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A guide to digital supply chain management The emergence of tools and techniques that facilitate digital supply chain management has opened up brand new possibilities for companies looking to make the most of their supply chains. What is digital supply chain management? Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Procurement Solutions 52

Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Industry analysts, consultants, solution providers, executives and practitioners are all focused on how to transition from a traditional, analog supply chain to a more digital supply chain. Materials and components are sourced from even more remote locations and finished products are being sold into expanding regions and channels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 179

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy 179

EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 7, 2022

Everyone in the procurement and purchasing fields knows that sourcing is generally a process of getting the best product from top suppliers with good terms and price. However, learning new eSourcing tools may require adjustment, particularly as you navigate your way through the process. eSourcing isn’t much different.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Just as the Internet spurred connectivity, B2B processes, and new business models, I am trying to stimulate the discussions and business models to redefine B2B. While many technology companies have co-opted the network of networks message, today there is no interoperability between network solutions. We are looking for answers.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Building a secret recipe for smooth supplier management requires a foundation, which you can build upon, experiment with, and eventually make your very own. Subscribe Here!

Supplier Management 98

Supplier Management Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 98

ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

Vertical integration is defined as the process through which one company gains control over two or more stages of production or distribution in its supply chain. Here’s the usual flow of materials throughout the supply chain as it relates to vertical integration. Let’s dive a little further. Essentially, the company buys its supplier.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The Importance of Inventory Management. When it comes to inventory management, new trends are demonstrating that less is more. Recent industry reports detail the plight of retailers who aren’t utilizing agile inventory management to their best advantage.

Inventory Management Software 101

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 101

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

As explained by Christine Douglass of Phys.org , artificial intelligence has the potential to change healthcare supply chains, particularly in respect to non-direct care equipment. Another key player in the 2016 state of supply chain report was the move away from rigid, lean processes to agile methodologies. Agile = The New Lean.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

As an analyst in the space for more than a decade, I struggle why we are not making more progress in the adoption of new technologies for an important process like S&OP. Companies average ten ERP and five Advanced Planning Solutions. A solution well-implemented in two decades ago is not equal to the challenge of the business today.

S&OP 176

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 176

Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Financial efficiency, cost savings, and profitability undoubtedly fall under the main priorities of upper management, regardless of a company’s industry. In this article, we'll explain what PPV is, why it matters, and how tracking this metric can benefit your procurement processes. Why Is Purchase Price Variance Important?

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 98

Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

Why supply chain management is important 2. How does supply chain management “work,” and 3. What’s new in supply chain management. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? Simply put, supply chain management is important because of its enormous breadth and scope. How Does Supply Chain Management Work?

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 78

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. A reverse auction can be added to the process, managed by CKS as a trusted third party.

Optimal Sourcing 246

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills 246

ivalua

MARCH 10, 2016

Are you settling for outdated business processes and inadequate technology? Your Sales and Marketing teams use advanced CRM and marketing automation solutions. Or have you upgraded with the times to take better, leaner and more modern approaches to running your business? I’ll bet the rest of your business does not settle.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 100

ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes. What is Demand Forecasting?

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 52

EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Procurement software covers a lot of bases, and there are many facets to procurement management that could potentially be streamlined and automated if you haven’t done so already. What one company needs in procurement management , another may not; however, procurement software trends generally lean in the same direction.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 52

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” I’m going with Supplier Value Management. If so, in my (imperfect?)

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 100

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Assuming current trends hold, and NAFTA remains largely intact, here are five things to consider when managing cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico: 1. Mexico border – both North and South – must understand every nuance of the process. Maintain Visibility with a Transportation Management System.

Mexico 205

Mexico Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 205

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides an update on Logility’s previously announced acquisition of a start-up supply chain network design provider, and how this form of technology has become increasingly important to supply chain management teams. . Background. Evolution of Supply Chain Network Design Technology. Added Importance.

Network Design Software 52

Network Design Software Logility Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software 52

Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. When it comes to customer service, how you manage your WooCommerce order fulfilment plays a vital role in meeting customer expectations. It includes tasks such as managing inventory, packing and shipping customer orders, and processing returns.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Material Savings 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The global industrial minerals group will deploy Ivalua’s Spend Management platform across five continents to digitize the Source-to-Requisition (S2R) process. Working with Ivalua, the company’s objective is to go toward a unified, global purchasing solution. Redwood City, CA, September 7, 2022. About Ivalua.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Supplier Management Optimal Sourcing 130